Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder recently signed legislation creating two councils dedicated solely to infrastructure management.
Author: Eleanor Lamb
Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts Announces $600 Million for Road Projects
Nebraska will invest $600 million in transportation-related projects, Gov. Pete Ricketts announced July 6.
FMCSA Denies Owner-Operators’ Request for ELD Exemption
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has confirmed that it denied the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s request for an exemption from the electronic logging device rule.
Several States Phase In Fuel-Tax Increases
Fuel is now more expensive in seven states: Oklahoma, South Carolina, Indiana, Maryland, Tennessee, Vermont and Iowa.
CSX to Open Hub in Eastern North Carolina
North Carolina Department of Transportation officials announced June 28 that they have reached an agreement with CSX Corp. to build a new intermodal transportation facility in Edgecombe County.
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy Announces $8.5 Million for Transit Projects
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy recently announced that $8.5 million would be divided among five transit-related projects across the state.
I-10 Coalition Applies for Federal Grant to Ease Truck Parking
A group of transportation departments representing southwestern states has applied for a federal grant to develop a system that informs truck drivers of parking availability along Interstate 10. The transportation departments of Texas, Arizona, Califor…
South Carolina DOT’s 10-Year Program Shows Strong First Year
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is ahead of schedule in its work to repair roads and bridges, according to an announcement from Transportation Secretary Christy Hall.
ASCE Gives Kansas C on Infrastructure Report Card
Kansas’ infrastructure has improved slightly, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ most recent report card.
MBUF Pilot Program Leaders Share Lessons Learned
WASHINGTON — Public outreach efforts can dispel misconceptions about miles-based user fee (MBUF) programs, according to Mike Warren, principal consultant at WSP USA.